Tennessee

Despite the fact that there are tens of millions of nontheistic Americans, we remain one of the most marginalized groups in the country. The Secular Coalition for America is working to make sure that we are heard on Capitol Hill. We fight in Washington DC against religious privileging on a federal level, yet some of the most egregious violations of separation of church and state are being promoted and passed at a state level. We need your help to see real change in Nashville and across Tennessee.

The 109th Tennessee General Assembly has adjourned, and with election season upon us, it is time to reflect on the victories and defeats we have observed in 2016. Unfortunately, this year was no exception to the typical parade of anti-secular, anti-LGBT, and anti-choice bills.Read more about 2016 General Assembly In Review

Did you know that in Tennessee, parents can legally deny their children life-saving medical care if doing so in accordance with their religious beliefs, even if the child is seriously injured or dies as a result? Senate Bill 1761, which just passed the legislature and is on its way to Governor Haslam's desk, would change that.

The 109th Tennessee General Assembly has adjourned, and with election season upon us, it is time to reflect on the victories and defeats we have observed in 2016. Unfortunately, this year was no exception to the typical parade of anti-secular, anti-LGBT, and anti-choice bills.Read more about 2016 General Assembly In Review

Did you know that in Tennessee, parents can legally deny their children life-saving medical care if doing so in accordance with their religious beliefs, even if the child is seriously injured or dies as a result? Senate Bill 1761, which just passed the legislature and is on its way to Governor Haslam's desk, would change that.